Construction Labourer

Benchmark Builders Inc. is a leading construction labour company in western Canada, dedicated to delivering, in collaboration with our trade partners, high-quality construction projects to our clients. With a commitment to excellence, safety, and sustainability, we take on challenging and rewarding projects across the region. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Construction Labourer to join our team in Kelowna, BC.

As a Construction Labourer, you'll play an important hands-on role in supporting the successful delivery of interior renovation projects for commercial and retail clients. Working alongside skilled trades and site leadership, you'll help maintain safe, organized, and efficient worksites; often in active, customer-facing environments.

Your work will include preparing and cleaning sites, moving materials, assisting carpenters and other trades, and helping with setup and teardown of work areas. Because many projects take place in occupied or operational spaces, you'll take pride in being respectful, safety-conscious, and professional at all times.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys physical, fast-paced work and takes satisfaction in being part of a team that delivers quality results.

What You'll Do

• Keep construction sites clean, organized, and free of debris and potential hazards.
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment, ensuring safe handling and storage.
• Assist trades and site supervisors with day-to-day construction activities, including setup and teardown of work areas.
• Operate hand and power tools (e.g., saws, drills, jackhammers) to assist with demolition, cutting, or material preparation.
• Dig and backfill trenches, compact and level earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, and tampers.
• Sort, salvage, and dispose of materials according to company and site procedures.
• Perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment (e.g., greasing joints, cleaning tools).
• Report site hazards, unsafe conditions, or maintenance needs promptly to your supervisor.
• Support site safety by following all company Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies.
• Represent the company professionally when working in occupied or customer-facing environments.

Your Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Construction Labourer in Commercial Construction, experience in Multifamily, Tenant Improvements and Operational Renovations is considered an asset
• CSTS2020
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for precise measuring, cutting, fitting, and finishing tasks
• Physical ability to lift materials, stand, kneel, or work overhead for extended periods
• Ability to work at various heights, including ladders, scaffolding, or elevated platforms
• Ability to push, pull, and position materials into place with accuracy; work in awkward spaces/positions and adverse weather conditions
• Capacity to operate hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently for prolonged periods
• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time, push/pull, bend and crouch frequently
• Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail
• Own transportation, able to get to and from site
• Productive in a team environment
• Understands and adheres to all safety policies and procedures

What We Offer While working at Benchmark Builders, you will receive competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package (we pay the premium, so you don't have to), GRSP matching, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), learning and development opportunities, company events, and more

Join our team and be part of shaping the future of exceptional multi-family developments in Western Canada

We thank all those who apply, however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our organization is aware of individuals claiming to represent our company, often times to international job seekers. We have received inquiries about false offers of employment or interview requests that have been made without our knowledge or approval. These activities are fraudulent and are intended is to extract money from applicants in return for an interview, employment offer or work visa.

Please note, our organization will never contact job seekers with unsolicited offers, nor would we require payment for any reason related to an offer of employment. We strongly encourage all individuals to carefully scrutinize all recruitment communication and not respond to unsolicited job offers.